Eight years ago, I stumbled into the world of blogging with Growing with Nemit.
I had no idea what I was getting into. Even months into it, I was still figuring things out and constantly asking myself, “Why do people even do this? But honestly, it became addictive after a point. I loved writing, even though I wasn’t great at it.
Back then, I was going through an identity crisis. What started as an emotional outlet during my early motherhood days became a full-blown creative blogging journey for Growing with Nemit.
I still remember sitting at my desk at 2 a.m., typing out my experiences I wasn’t sure anyone would read. But here we are – 8 years, 100s of posts, videos, reels, detours, pauses, and comebacks later.
This isn’t your typical anniversary post with tips or lessons. It’s a conversation… a little messy, mostly heartfelt, honest and raw, between me and my blog, as we look back at how far we’ve come.
A Conversation with my Blog – Growing with Nemit
Me: Hey… happy 8th birthday!
Blog: Hey, you came? I thought maybe this year too you’d skip the anniversary post like always.
Me: Oh come on, I’ve been thinking about you. Life’s just been… a lot.
Blog: You always say that. Yet somehow, you had time for all your travels, reels, and YouTube vlogs. And totally forgot about me?
Me: Okay, ouch. That’s fair. But I didn’t forget. Just… paused. I thought about you a lot, I swear.
Blog: Oh really? So that dusty “drafts” folder was your love language? I’m just saying, we’ve been through a lot together. I kind of miss being your favourite.
Me: You are still my favourite. Don’t tell the YouTube channel, but you’re the one that gave me purpose when I was feeling lost. In July 2017, when I felt invisible in the whirlwind of new motherhood, you gave me a voice. You helped me rediscover myself when I didn’t know who I was outside being a mom.
Blog: Yeah, I remember. You’d pour your heart into midnight posts while Nemit slept. That “growth spurt” post? Classic. I miss those days!
Me: Me too! You were my secret outlet. I still remember how we jumped and danced when we got monetized in 5 months, and landed our first big collab in 7. We were on a roll!
Blog: Ah, the golden years! When your fingers typed faster than your brain, and we hit ‘publish’ without overthinking.
Me: Haha, yeah! Do you remember our first blogging challenge in Sep 2017 – ‘9 days of womanhood‘ that we actually won? And our favourite, My Friend Alexa with Blogchatter in 2018?
Blog: How could I forget? Those were the glory days! And then in 2019, the A2Z Challenge and your first eBook – ‘Travel India With A Toddler’. You basically squeezed the soul out of both of us that month.
Me: Hehe, I know. Guilty as charged! That writing challenge and eBook drained me. But it showed me my strength and also taught me that I’m not meant to write books, at least not yet. But we grew, didn’t we?
Blog: We did. I loved that you didn’t ghost me during Covid. You kept writing, and you also picked up the camera!
Me: Oh yes! That’s when I started making YouTube videos. I just wanted to document Nemit’s first schooling experience, I mean, online school.
Blog: And turns out, it worked. Your channel grew. Now, you’ve found a new way to tell your stories through your travels. I even clapped when you got monetized last year.
Me: Wait, you know that? Do you watch my vlogs?
Blog: I may be neglected, but I’m still loyal. I watch all your vlogs, the ones that you embed in blogposts and even those that you sneak into the footer.
Me: Aww, thank you. But I miss writing. I miss you.
Blog: I know. I see your drafts open and close like elevator doors. But through it all, you kept growing with Nemit. That’s the real story, isn’t it?
Me: Exactly. He was the reason I started writing, and now he’s the reason I pause. His growth, his changing needs… they shape my content and my choices. That’s why I’m slowly shifting from core parenting to family travel. It just feels right.
Blog: And I’m evolving with you. Quietly. No tantrums. Just waiting for your return.
Me: Thank you… for being that space I can always come back to.
Blog: So… now what? Big relaunch? Content calendar?
Me: Haha, no grand plans. But yes, I do want to revamp a few things. Also, did you see? We made it to Feedspot’s Top 100 Indian Mom Influencers in Jan this year! Then came the Top 100 Mom Blogs in Feb, and in May, we landed a spot in the Top 30 Indian Mom Blogs.
Blog: Wait, we did that? Even with all your “I’ll post tomorrow” drafts and abandoned calendars? Well, I always knew you had it in you. You never stopped growing. And honestly, I’ve grown with you.
Me: Haha, guilty. But I guess something’s still working… even in the chaos. And, thank you!
Blog: You mean… we’re still relevant? So… not quitting on me yet?
Me: Never. I might pause. I might wander. But I’ll always come back. Because this space – you – is home.
Blog: Wow, that’s deep.
Me: Haha, I’ve had practice. But yes, I just wish we get recognized in the travel genre now. That’s where I find myself these days… on the road, with my camera, telling stories.
Blog: One step at a time. You’ve always done it your way and look how far we’ve come.
Me: Yeah. As long as we’re growing (with Nemit), with stories, and with purpose… I’m happy.
Blog: Then go on. Hit publish. And maybe update my theme sometime before 2030?
Me: Haha, okay okay! Like you said… one step at a time. For now, let’s just celebrate us. Happy 8th Anniversary, my Blog!
Still Growing With Nemit and Myself
I used to call this blog my baby. But now, it feels more like a friend I can laugh with, cry with, and be honest with, no matter how long we’ve been apart.
This space has seen every version of me… overwhelmed mom, excited blogger, exhausted creator, backlog vlogger, full-time dreamer. And through it all, it’s been a quiet witness to growing with Nemit, and growing into myself.
No, I’m not consistent.
No, I haven’t figured it all out.
But I’m still here.
And maybe… that’s enough.
That’s it for this post. If you’re a blogger or creator too then tell me, when did you start your creative journey?
And as always, thank you for being here! It means more than you know.
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
